Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court
Read full article: Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest courtAll three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court.
Democrats set January deadline for states to apply for early 2028 primary contests
Read full article: Democrats set January deadline for states to apply for early 2028 primary contestsThe Democratic National Committee has started planning for the next presidential primary elections, potentially changing the early-voting calendar again.
Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026
Read full article: Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder’s rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024.
Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina's top spot in jeopardy
Read full article: Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina's top spot in jeopardyThe Democratic National Committee is seriously considering scrambling the party’s next presidential primary calendar.
Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel-Hamas warThe Democratic National Committee leadership has withdrawn a measure that would have clarified the party’s position on the Israel-Hamas war.
'No magic fixes' for Democrats as party confronts internal and fundraising struggles
Read full article: 'No magic fixes' for Democrats as party confronts internal and fundraising strugglesKen Martin, the new chair of the Democratic National Committee, says he's bringing a bazooka to the fight against President Donald Trump and his Republican allies.
Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028
Read full article: Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028Iowa’s state party officials say it was a mistake that the party’s 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.
Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map
Read full article: Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory mapIn a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.
Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight
Read full article: Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fightDemocrats concede there’s only so much they can do to keep Texas from redrawing its maps. But they want to encourage blue states to retaliate.
Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire
Read full article: Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New HampshireA criminal trial is underway for a political consultant who sent voters artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year.
Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
Read full article: Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug EmhoffPresident Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
Read full article: Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirementA federal judge has agreed with voting rights groups and Democrats that the Constitution gives the power to regulate federal elections to states and Congress — not the president.
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
Read full article: A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on SaturdayThe Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.
The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters
Read full article: The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino votersFour Democrats are running for Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump.
Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat
Read full article: Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeatNearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party, Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their political problem — or even if they have one.
Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party
Read full article: Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national partyBen Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inaugurationThe chair of the Democratic National Committee has informed party leaders that the organization will elect his successor just days after Donald Trump is inaugurated.
Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She's still sending persistent appeals to donors
Read full article: Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She's still sending persistent appeals to donorsKamala Harris and the Democratic Party’s prodigious fundraising operation raised more than $1 billion in her loss to Donald Trump, but the vice president is still pushing donors for more money after the election.
Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters
Read full article: Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young votersDemocrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West.
Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala Harris
Read full article: Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala HarrisThe Democratic governors of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this week have embarked on a bus tour through their states to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiums
Read full article: Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiumsDemocrats have denounced the conservative Project 2025 blueprint in hundreds of ads and billboards, printed it in oversized book form as a convention prop and mentioned it frequently.
Eight Texas independent voters share how they're sizing up the candidates heading into November
Read full article: Eight Texas independent voters share how they're sizing up the candidates heading into NovemberAmong independents, men lean toward Trump and women to Harris, according to polling. We talk to independents about the candidates they favor and the issues that matter to them.
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris zero in on economic policy plans ahead of first debate
Read full article: Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris zero in on economic policy plans ahead of first debatePresidential contenders Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.
Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
Read full article: Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the conventionVice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it's now raised $540 million for the presidential race against Donald Trump.
Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz
Read full article: Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazzIt’s been nearly two weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote.
Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
Read full article: Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politicsBlack male voters are traditionally one of the most consistently Democratic-leaning demographics in the nation.
Days before convention, Democrats haven't updated their party platform to replace Biden with Harris
Read full article: Days before convention, Democrats haven't updated their party platform to replace Biden with HarrisFour days before the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago, the platform the party’s delegates are poised to approve there names the wrong candidate for president.
Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention
Read full article: Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political conventionCities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction.
Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in battleground states
Read full article: Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in battleground statesThe Democratic National Committee is launching its first round of paid advertising in seven battleground states for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign.
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party's nominee, chair says
Read full article: Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party's nominee, chair saysVice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for the fight against Republican Donald Trump after securing enough votes from Democratic delegates to become her party’s presidential nominee.
Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee
Read full article: Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nomineeDemocratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison says Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from party delegates to become the party's presidential nominee.
Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here's how the process worked
Read full article: Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here's how the process workedDemocratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee.
Harris to be sole Democratic presidential candidate heading into official party vote
Read full article: Harris to be sole Democratic presidential candidate heading into official party voteVice President Kamala Harris is the only White House hopeful who has qualified to compete for the Democratic presidential nomination.
The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reforms
Read full article: The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reformsPresident Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices.
Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7
Read full article: Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7Democratic National Convention delegates can make Vice President Kamala Harris their presidential nominee — and even approve her yet-to be-named running mate — in online voting beginning next week.
Democrats plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favored
Read full article: Democrats plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favoredThe Democratic Party plans to push forward with a virtual roll call in which delegates to its convention can choose its presidential nominee before they meet in person for next month in Chicago.
Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with stunning $81 million haul over 24 hours
Read full article: Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with stunning $81 million haul over 24 hoursKamala Harris is smashing fundraising records as the Democratic Party’s donors — big and small — open their wallets for the vice president in the immediate aftermath of President Joe Biden's stunning decision to step aside.
Who will win delegates' support to be the Democratic nominee? AP's survey tracks who they're backing
Read full article: Who will win delegates' support to be the Democratic nominee? AP's survey tracks who they're backingPresident Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his reelection bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Republican Donald Trump in November has scrambled what had once been a settled and suspense-free Democratic presidential nomination contest.
Democrats promise an 'orderly process' to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remain
Read full article: Democrats promise an 'orderly process' to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remainPresident Joe Biden giving up his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris makes her the prohibitive favorite to be the party’s nominee in November.
Democrats are rallying around Harris as she vows to 'earn and win' party nomination for president
Read full article: Democrats are rallying around Harris as she vows to 'earn and win' party nomination for presidentDemocrats are quickly rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris as their likely presidential nominee after President Joe Biden’s ground-shaking decision to bow out of the 2024 race.
House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August
Read full article: House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in AugustSome House Democrats are wary of swiftly nominating President Joe Biden as the party’s pick for reelection.
The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties
Read full article: The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state partiesDemocrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key swing states.
Biden's campaign announces a $264 million fundraising haul in 2nd quarter during post-debate anxiety
Read full article: Biden's campaign announces a $264 million fundraising haul in 2nd quarter during post-debate anxietyPresident Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee have reported raising $264 million in the year’s second quarter.
Is it too late for Democrats to replace Joe Biden as nominee?
Read full article: Is it too late for Democrats to replace Joe Biden as nominee?Alarm bells have been going off ever since in what many in Biden’s own party classified as a shaky performance as he shared the debate stage with presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump.
The presidential primary season is officially over. Here's what the results could mean for November
Read full article: The presidential primary season is officially over. Here's what the results could mean for NovemberThe presidential primary calendar has officially come to an end with weekend victories for Democratic President Joe Biden in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far less than Trump and the GOP's $76 million
Read full article: Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far less than Trump and the GOP's $76 millionPresident Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee say they they raised more than $51 million in April, falling well short of the $76 million that Donald Trump and the Republican Party reported taking in for the month.
The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many Democrats
Read full article: The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many DemocratsThe Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm has voted to seat New Hampshire’s full slate of delegates at the party’s convention this summer, ending a bitter feud with the state over its presidential primary no longer being the first in the nation.
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here’s why they’ll likely vote for Biden at the convention
Read full article: Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here’s why they’ll likely vote for Biden at the conventionRep. Dean Phillips will receive at least three delegates from the Ohio Democratic primary, but he is encouraging those delegates to support President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention this summer.
Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
Read full article: Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortionThe medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal.
Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump
Read full article: Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over TrumpPresident Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee report raising more than $90 million in March and ending the year’s first quarter with $192 million-plus in cash on hand.
DNC files federal complaint alleging RFK Jr.'s super PAC is working too closely with his campaign
Read full article: DNC files federal complaint alleging RFK Jr.'s super PAC is working too closely with his campaignThe Democratic National Committee has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission, accusing presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr_ of a “ballot access scheme.”.
Trump's political operation, spending heavily on legal expenses, starts 2024 with $42M
Read full article: Trump's political operation, spending heavily on legal expenses, starts 2024 with $42MFormer President Donald Trump’s political operation has amassed about $130 million in the final months of last year, but after spending heavily he's headed into 2024 with more than $42 million.
Democratic drama and Biden write-ins promise a New Hampshire primary to remember
Read full article: Democratic drama and Biden write-ins promise a New Hampshire primary to rememberThere’s something different this year about this year's first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary, at least on the Democratic side.
Biden and the Democrats raise $97 million to close out 2023 after a December fundraising blitz
Read full article: Biden and the Democrats raise $97 million to close out 2023 after a December fundraising blitzPresident Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee have announced raising more than $97 million in the final three months of last year.
New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'
Read full article: New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'New Hampshire’s attorney general has ordered national Democratic party leaders to stop calling the state’s unsanctioned presidential primary “meaningless,” saying doing so violates state law.
The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas warNational Democrats this year have insisted the party is united and ready to rally around President Joe Biden heading into next year’s election.
Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during demonstration over the Israel-Hamas warPolice and protesters have clashed outside Democratic National Committee headquarters during a demonstration for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan
Read full article: Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in MichiganMichigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war could put his reelection campaign in jeopardy in the key swing state next year.
So Biden's a no-show on the New Hampshire primary ballot. What happens next?
Read full article: So Biden's a no-show on the New Hampshire primary ballot. What happens next?President Joe Biden wasn’t successful in unseating New Hampshire from the first-in-the-nation primary slot it has held for more than a century, but his decision not to appear on the state’s 2024 primary ballot has nonetheless added a new wrinkle to the contest and created complications for his campaign, state election officials and voters.
Biden and Democrats report raising $71 million-plus for his 2024 race from July through September
Read full article: Biden and Democrats report raising $71 million-plus for his 2024 race from July through SeptemberPresident Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $71 million for his reelection in the three months ending Sept. 30, a strong indication that party donors remain united behind him going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with Donald Trump.
Iowa Democrats plan January caucus with delayed results to comply with new party primary calendar
Read full article: Iowa Democrats plan January caucus with delayed results to comply with new party primary calendarIowa’s Democratic Party says it will hold a caucus on Jan. 15 but won’t release the results until early March.
Biden is building his 2024 reelection bid around an organization Obama shunned
Read full article: Biden is building his 2024 reelection bid around an organization Obama shunnedPresident Joe Biden is staking his reelection bid on the political and financial muscle of the Democratic National Committee.
Biden campaign staffs up with former White House aide Cedric Richmond and fundraising leaders
Read full article: Biden campaign staffs up with former White House aide Cedric Richmond and fundraising leadersAfter having just four official staffers on payroll last quarter, President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign has announced that former White House aide and congressman Cedric Richmond is joining as co-chair.
Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It's on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Read full article: Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It's on Martin Luther King Jr. DayIowa Republicans say the party’s presidential nominating caucuses will be held Jan. 15, on the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. That announcement Saturday puts the first votes of the 2024 election a little more than six months away as the GOP tries to reclaim the White House.
Biden bringing on ex-labor secretary and DNC chair Tom Perez to help with implementation push
Read full article: Biden bringing on ex-labor secretary and DNC chair Tom Perez to help with implementation pushPresident Joe Biden has named Tom Perez, the former labor secretary and Democratic National Committee chairman, as a senior adviser and his liaison to state and local governments.
After missteps with some Hispanic voters in 2020, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach right
Read full article: After missteps with some Hispanic voters in 2020, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach rightPresident Joe Biden’s small but notable past missteps when courting Hispanic voters have some activists worried that his reelection campaign won’t get crucial details right ahead of the 2024 election.
Iowa Democrats' plan: Hold 1st caucuses, report votes later
Read full article: Iowa Democrats' plan: Hold 1st caucuses, report votes laterIowa Democrats are proposing a novel way to get around their demotion from the leadoff spot on the party’s presidential nominating calendar: They would still put on the first-in-the-nation caucuses but would be open to withholding the results until after other states have their contests.
Democrats set aside donations from ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried
Read full article: Democrats set aside donations from ex-FTX CEO Bankman-FriedThe three primary committees charged with electing Democrats are setting aside more than $1 million in donations from disgraced crypto mogul Samuel Bankman-Fried this election cycle.
Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role
Read full article: Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising rolePresident Joe Biden is picking up the pace of his high-dollar fundraisers for Democratic candidates and party committees in the closing weeks before Election Day in November.
Biden: 'Difficult 2 years' ahead if Dems lose Congress
Read full article: Biden: 'Difficult 2 years' ahead if Dems lose CongressPresident Joe Biden says if Democrats lose the upcoming midterm elections, it’s going to be a “difficult two years,” and he’s going to be spending a lot of time “with the veto pen.”.
Democrats delay primary order decision until after 2022 vote
Read full article: Democrats delay primary order decision until after 2022 voteThe Democratic Party is delaying a decision on potentially reordering its primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election until after November’s midterm elections.
Biden calls Trump 'MAGA king,' vows to push GOP contrasts
Read full article: Biden calls Trump 'MAGA king,' vows to push GOP contrastsPresident Joe Biden is calling his predecessor, Donald Trump, “the great MAGA king” and continuing sharp criticism against Republicans ahead of midterm elections that could be bruising for Democrats.
Texas Democrats make moves to be early presidential primary state in 2024
Read full article: Texas Democrats make moves to be early presidential primary state in 2024The Democratic National Committee has decided to allow new states to bid for the coveted status, which has long belonged to places like Iowa and New Hampshire, in an effort to kick off the nominating process in states that better reflect the diversity of the broader electorate.